Getting Your Sofa Ready for Self Storage

Posted on May 5, 2015 8:50am PDT

If you’re moving into a new apartment in NYC, that big comfy sectional
you love might not be making the trip with you—but that doesn’t
mean you have to get rid of it. Just because a couch won’t fit your
space now doesn’t mean you won’t have room for it in the future.
By keeping your couch in a
self-storage unit in Manhattan, you can free up space in your home or apartment and keep your prized
piece of furniture safe until you need it. Here are some tips for getting
your sofa read for long-term storage in NYC.

Clean the Sofa Start by giving your sofa a
deep cleaning. If you have an upholstered couch, go over the fabric with a vacuum cleaner
hose or portable steam cleaner. You want to remove as much dirt and dust
from the sofa as possible so it comes out looking and smelling like new.

Remove Detachable Legs If your sofa has detachable legs, flip the couch on its back and remove
the legs from the bottom of the couch. Give the legs a thorough cleaning
and place them inside a large resealable bag or small moving box. Taking
the legs off will also help you maneuver the sofa out of your old apartment
and into your new storage unit.

Wrap Couch and Pillows The last step is to place cushions and throw pillows in bags or wrap them
individually with newspaper and plastic wrap. Place your sofa in a plastic
sofa bag (available from your self-storage facility) to keep your couch
looking, smelling, and feeling like new while in storage.

If you need extra space in NYC, Chelsea Mini Storage can help. We are one
of the largest self-storage facilities in the nation and offer the lowest prices on
storage units in Manhattan. Visit our website to learn more about our cheap storage units or call
us at (888) 549-9101 to reserve a unit today!